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Mercedes-Benz 190

Silver · Petrol · 1989 · 2,497 cc

BES 321MOT history

BES 321 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 first used on 18 Oct 1989. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 172,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
172,486 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BES 321
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
18 Oct 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BES 321 was last recorded at 172,486 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 1,441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,045 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,441 miles
Average per year
2,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,486 miles
  • 2025 – 171,045 miles
  • 2024 – 170,085 miles
  • 2023 – 169,221 miles
  • 2021 – 168,465 miles
  • 2020 – 167,522 miles
  • 2019 – 165,235 miles
  • 2018 – 164,126 miles
  • 2017 – 162,245 miles
  • 2016 – 160,564 miles
  • 2015 – 158,228 miles
  • 2014 – 155,822 miles
  • 2013 – 152,795 miles
  • 2012 – 148,772 miles
  • 2011 – 143,253 miles
  • 2010 – 137,263 miles
  • 2009 – 133,332 miles
  • 2008 – 129,910 miles
  • 2007 – 126,800 miles
  • 2006 – 122,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,486 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,486 miles (+1,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    172,486 miles
    Test number
    965610763128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass171,045 miles (+960)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    171,045 miles
    Test number
    579606200577
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded all
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering colum has slight play
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  3. Pass170,085 miles (+864)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    170,085 miles
    Test number
    491003068410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass169,221 miles (+756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    169,221 miles
    Test number
    880526023796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass168,465 miles (+943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    168,465 miles
    Test number
    817286106159
    • AdvisorySill trims fitted

  6. Pass167,522 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    167,522 miles
    Test number
    951574031919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail167,522 miles (+2,287)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,522 miles
    Test number
    316487409495
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass165,235 miles (+1,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    165,235 miles
    Test number
    154807835870
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively park brake (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass164,126 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    164,126 miles
    Test number
    255352767246
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail164,126 miles (+18)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,126 miles
    Test number
    548404199680
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

  11. Fail164,108 miles (+1,863)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,108 miles
    Test number
    606330697969
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

  12. Pass162,245 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    162,245 miles
    Test number
    828705356372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail162,245 miles (+1,681)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,245 miles
    Test number
    778268339616
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass160,564 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    160,564 miles
    Test number
    193634051565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail160,564 miles (+2,336)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,564 miles
    Test number
    934529334004
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass158,228 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    158,228 miles
    Test number
    718550915289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail158,228 miles (+2,406)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,228 miles
    Test number
    826790615240
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass155,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    155,822 miles
    Test number
    198499714219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail155,822 miles (+3,027)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,822 miles
    Test number
    735358314209
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  20. Pass152,795 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    152,795 miles
    Test number
    296198293427
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail152,795 miles (+4,023)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,795 miles
    Test number
    806358593195
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass148,772 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    148,772 miles
    Test number
    547149602297
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail148,770 miles (+5,517)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,770 miles
    Test number
    497067802238
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass143,253 miles (+5,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    143,253 miles
    Test number
    558848501259
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass137,263 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    137,263 miles
    Test number
    763202900290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail133,332 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,332 miles
    Test number
    221580919225
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

  27. Pass133,332 miles (+3,422)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    133,332 miles
    Test number
    432810119285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass129,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    129,910 miles
    Test number
    121398998176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail129,910 miles (+3,110)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,910 miles
    Test number
    933518298178
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  30. Fail126,800 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,800 miles
    Test number
    384179097123
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

  31. Pass126,800 miles (+4,506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    126,800 miles
    Test number
    850879497193
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

  32. Pass122,294 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    122,294 miles
    Test number
    831760906206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Questions about BES 321

What vehicle is registration BES 321 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BES 321 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 first used on 18 Oct 1989. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does BES 321 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BES 321 is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on BES 321?
The MOT on BES 321 is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BES 321 done?
BES 321 was recorded at 172,486 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 2,540 miles a year.
Has BES 321 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BES 321 has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on BES 321 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on BES 321 find?
BES 321 passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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